By Dick LaFontaine and Richard Luthmann
Danesh Noshirvan, infamously known as the "SCOTUS Doxxer," has made headlines again—not for his infamous doxxing campaigns but for facing a torrent of allegations. These include fraud, harassment, and acting as a potential foreign agent.
His ongoing legal battle against professional journalist Richard Luthmann and other critics has become a focal point for those challenging cancel culture’s unchecked power.
Luthmann and Chicago-based journalist Michael Volpe discussed these and related issues on a recent episode of The Unknown Podcast.
Noshirvan’s Legal Missteps
Danesh is suing Florida businesswoman Jennifer Couture and her husband, Dr. Ralph Garramone, a respected plastic surgeon, for alleged harassment. However, the tables quickly turned when Danesh and his lawyer, Nick Chiappetta, ambushed Luthmann with a subpoena in federal court.
The journalist covering the proceedings saw the move as a blatant attack on press freedom.
“This subpoena isn’t just bad faith,” Luthmann said. “It’s a cowardly attempt to silence critics and cover up Danesh’s own misconduct, all because I won’t be intimidated into writing what he wants.”
Critics have described Chiappetta as an “ambulance chaser” operating out of Lake Worth, Florida. He has been scrutinized for his role in what Luthmann calls “a shameless abuse of the legal system.”
Luthmann filed 400 pages in response to the subpoena, asking for a protective order shielding the press, sanctions, and other relief. The case is pending before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek in Fort Myers federal court.
Parlato Exposes Danesh’s AI-Fueled Fraud
Frank Parlato, a renowned journalist best known for dismantling the NXIVM cult, has now set his sights on exposing Danesh’s shady practices.
Parlato first broke the news that Noshirvan was under criminal investigation in connection with the death of Texas High School football coach Aaron De La Torre.
His reporting now reveals how Danesh uses artificial intelligence to create a fabricated image of influence.
“He’s manufacturing public outrage and leveraging it to bully his targets into submission,” Parlato said in a recent installment of a continuing exposé.
According to Parlato, Danesh employs AI-generated bots to amplify his reach and inflate his follower count. Despite boasting over two million TikTok followers, critics argue much of his “audience” is artificially generated.
Parlato’s reporting has swayed many, including Volpe, who initially defended Noshrivan on First Amendment grounds.
“If he’s using AI to do this, it isn’t just unethical; it’s dangerous,” Volpe commented. “He’s fooling companies, institutions, and individuals into thinking his attacks represent mass sentiment.”
The damage isn’t limited to reputations. Parlato highlighted cases where Danesh’s campaigns caused significant emotional and financial harm to his targets.
“Cancel culture has gone beyond holding people accountable. It’s now a weapon wielded to destroy lives,” Parlato added.
Hypocrisy Exposed: Danesh as Public Figure and Victim
Danesh portrays himself as both an influencer and a victim, a contradiction that critics like Luthmann, Volpe, and Parlato find galling.
“He has over two million TikTok followers,” Volpe said. “He’s a public figure.”
Luthmann says Noshirvan has a big problem when it comes to him.
“You can’t have it both ways,” Luthmann said. “You can’t weaponize your platform against others and cry harassment when someone fights back with the truth.”
Luthmann said that Noshrivan and his lawyer Chiappetta (who Luthmann refers to as “Chip”) have a fundamental legal problem in trying to attack him while simultaneously playing the victim. Luthmann shared an email Chiappetta sent on behalf of Noshirvan, copying the lawyers, the judges’ chambers, and members of the press in the pending Fort Myers federal court case:
On 1/3/25 9:38 AM, Nick Chiappetta wrote:
Good morning Mr. Luthmann a/k/a RA LaFontaine, Rick LaRiviere, and M. Thomas Nast.
Please allow this email to serve as a final attempt and warning for you to stop harassing my client and his family. Legal authorities have already been notified of your actions. Should you continue down this path, my client will seek criminal enforcement for your actions (I am not speaking about this email chain. You know which actions I speak of).
Further, my client waived no rights by his statement telling you to leave him alone because of your ongoing illegal harassment. Nor have you been defamed in any way. To the contrary, your publications are not news sir. They appear to be incoherent ramblings from a very disturbed individual. I strongly encourage you to seek mental help.
Lastly, your unwarranted intrusion into the 1218 Case AFTER YOU WERE TOLD THAT THE SUBPOENA WAS WITHDRAWN indicates your connection to certain parties and want to disrupt the proceeding. I will respond to your frivolous motion accordingly.
In closing, I again ask you to refrain from contacting my client in any way whatsoever.
Sincerely,Nick Chiappetta | Founder
Luthmann says the “brain trust” have painted themselves into a legal corner.
“Either I am some crazy, unbelievable coot - which Danesh and ruff ruff Chip say out of one side of their mouth. In that case, my statements aren’t harmful at all, and his ‘defamation damages’ amount to about $3.00 and a pack of chewing gum on the off-chance that something I presented as a fact wasn’t true. Most likely, I’m in the same category as Tucker Carlson or Rachel Maddow,” Luthmann said.
“Built into that argument is that ‘no one should believe Luthmann anyway,’ so any court would look askance at those two stooges for wasting everyone’s time, particularly when Danesh holds out a platform of over 2 million followers to counterbalance and defeat any public claims.”
Luthmann says Noshirvan and Chiappetta’s other “option” is just as damning.
“They can just admit that I’m a journalist, and I was covering them unflatteringly, so they decided to attack me. Then, their legal line is limited to the claim my factual reporting was done maliciously and in bad faith. Danesh is a public figure, and until there is a protective order stopping his LawFare, the press cannot do its job in this case,” Luthmann said.
Renowned newspaper columnist Walter Lippmann once observed, “There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and to shame the devil."
Luthmann says that is exactly what he is doing.
Luthmann says Noshirvan and his attorney, Nick Chiappetta, are “freaking out” because their “money grab” case is evaporating before their eyes.
“I can’t make a federal case out of this - Danesh already did! And he did so well before I arrived, prompted by Professor Eugene Volokh’s coverage of a case in my backyard. I will always defend - in the courts and in the press - with TRUTH, the absolute defense. Everything I say about Danesh is TRUE, and he can’t handle it.”
Adding to the controversy, Danesh frequently injects his family into his public persona. Court reports reveal alarming details about his and his wife Hannah Noshirvan’s mental health. According to psychological evaluations prepared for the court case, both exhibit signs of severe mental instability.
“This raises serious concerns about their fitness as parents,” Luthmann said. “Danesh puts his family at risk by involving them in his online and legal dramas. He also jeopardizes their well-being through his reckless behavior.”
Luthmann called for action, urging Tioga County Child Protective Services to investigate.
“No one wants to see a tragedy of innocents,” he said. “But Danesh exhibits all the warning signs of a murder-suicide, in my opinion, reviewing similar cases and stories where the walls were closing in. Authorities need to act before it’s too late.”
Allegations of Foreign Influence and Use of Foreign-Source Funds
The accusations against Danesh extend beyond cancel culture and harassment. Luthmann has raised concerns about his financial ties, alleging that Danesh is funded by organizations linked to George Soros and the Chinese Communist Party.
Payments from Scott Dworkin and his related entities, a known leftist operative with ties to George Soros, further fuel suspicions.
“Danesh isn’t just a domestic problem—he’s a national security threat,” Luthmann stated. “We’re talking about someone who’s weaponizing social media, I believe at the behest of foreign actors, to destabilize American institutions.”
A source with law enforcement and national security background echoed these sentiments, citing financial irregularities and connections that suggest foreign influence.
“If these allegations hold water, it’s a game-changer,” the source said. “Danesh isn’t just hurting individuals; he’s compromising national security.”
Media War: Luthmann vs. Danesh
Richard Luthmann has declared a full-scale media war against Danesh and his associates. He debuted the social media hashtag #CheeseDanesh for Noshirvan.
“This isn’t about shutting him up. That’s his game,” Luthmann said. “It’s about exposing the truth and holding bad actors accountable.”
The legal battle escalated when Luthmann filed a motion to quash the subpoena served by Danesh and Chiappetta. His filings describe the subpoena as a “malicious assault on the First Amendment” and demand over $100,000 in sanctions.
“This isn’t just about me,” Luthmann said. “It’s about defending press freedom and judicial integrity.”
Parlato, who has extensively covered the feud, highlighted Luthmann’s resilience.
“Luthmann is tenacious and can’t be canceled,” Parlato said.
A Turning Point for Cancel Culture Accountability
The case against Danesh is more than Luthmann, Couture, or the De La Torre Family’s personal feud; it’s a flashpoint in the broader battle against cancel culture. With AI tools enabling bad-faith actors to amplify their influence and evade accountability, the stakes have never been higher.
“This case is a litmus test for our judicial system,” Luthmann said. “Will the courts protect free speech and hold manipulators accountable, or will they let this abuse continue unchecked?”
Luthmann believes the case could set a precedent.
“If Danesh and his lawyer are sanctioned, it sends a message: cancel culture has limits, and there are consequences for crossing the line,” he said. “If not, the same message is sent the other way. It’s the Wild West out there, and it’s time to play ‘Cowboys and Indians’ with the court’s apparent blessing.”
For now, one thing is certain: Richard Luthmann is not backing down.
“I stand for every citizen who believes in a free press and the rule of law,” he said. “And I’m not going anywhere. Danesh can tell all the lies about me he wants. I will continue to tell THE TRUTH about him.”
The world watches as the SCOTUS Doxxer faces his reckoning, with journalists, citizens, and institutions waiting to see if justice will finally be served.
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